NHTSA Complaint #11635544 — 2017 FORD ESCAPE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11635544
Vehicle	2017 FORD ESCAPE
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	July 1, 2024
Date Filed	January 12, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

Failure of defective and dangerous head and tail lights - total of six. Luckily, I identified the problem before a serious accident. This was previously reported without details or supporting documentation under NHTSA Complaint 11600823 by a family member. The uploaded documents show the actions of the dealership (Art Hill Ford) and Ford Motor Company.

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